Advanced Materials and Processing

Code:

M.EMAT017

Acronym:

MPA

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Science and Technology of Materials

Instance: 2024/2025 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Metallurgy, Materials and Technological Processes Section
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Materials Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M.EMAT	12	Syllabus	2	-	6	39	162

Teaching language

English

Objectives

Advanced materials and processing are the result of innovative design, synthesis, fabrication or processing techniques. These materials acquire novel structures, superior properties and new applications. The high demand for materials with performance improvement and advanced processing techniques, as a result of social needs for several areas, arise the relevancy of this course. A thorough understanding of this subject may improve the career potential of the materials engineer.

The objective of this course is to expose students to advanced topics of research and development in material science

Learning outcomes and competences

By attending this course unit, students should:

- be able to distinguish various classes of advanced materials;

- develop the capacity to interpret new terms and information on materials and its processing:

- increase their knowledge and experience on materials engineering technical and problem-solving trough out innovative solutions;

- develop skills in communication and teamwork.

Working method

Presencial

Program

The syllabus is defined annually based on recent advances in the area. Each year the planned program will be complemented by expert seminars/lectures.

The syllabus now proposed is as follows:

Composites and nanocomposites.

Advanced materials (multimaterials, intermetalics and metallic glasses).

Materials for energy and electronics industry.

Micromanufacturing and nanotechnologies.

Additive processes. Design for additive manufacturing.

In some of these subjects, students will be allowed to conduct applied research on ongoing projects (at FEUP and at the interface institutes where DEMM faculty collaborate).

Mandatory literature

Several; There is no general bibliography. The bibliography depends on each topic to be developed. (On each topic, one to three articles or book chapters will be selected that allow for an understanding of the current state of knowledge. Free access to a large number of databases allows the student to consult this current and free bibliography.)

Teaching methods and learning activities

This course is organized as a set of seminars given by teachers and guests who develop research and development in the field of materials. Particular emphasis is given to research carried out at the University of Porto. Technological issues will also be addressed, especially innovative production processes. In this way, students will be aware of the latest developments in materials and have the possibility to deepen their knowledge and broaden their skills as materials engineers.

The highlighting of the works in the FEUP sphere of influence is essential to allow the proper functioning of the component related to applied research. The students, organized in groups, investigate one of the topics covered in the classes and write an article report, which they present and defend in a public session.

 

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	0,00
Trabalho laboratorial	40,00
Teste	60,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	71,00
Frequência das aulas	39,00
Trabalho de investigação	26,00
Trabalho laboratorial	26,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Attendance of laboratory classes according to FEUP rules.

Calculation formula of final grade

The assessment includes hree tests that focus on the presentations of the practical classes. The final grade is calculated based on the grades of the presentations of the practical component (40%) and three tests (60%).

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Students have to attend practical classes and reach a passing grade in the practical component. At the special season of exams, the theoretical-practical component will be assessed based on a final exam, while the practical component on the preparation, execution, presentation and discussion of the laboratory assignment.

Classification improvement

Students can only improve the practical component in the following year, because they have to attend classes and be assessed yet again. However, they can improve the grade of the theoretical-practical component by attending an exam at the special season of exams.

Observations

Advanced materials and processing

List of Themes (2023/24)

Desenvolvimento de novas abordagens de união para materiais avançados. Apresentação dos desafios na união de materiais metálicos e materiais cerâmicos.

Novas abordagens no processamento por brasagem e ligação por difusão no estado sólido de materiais avançados. Introdução de produção e caracterização de nanocompósitos de matriz metálica.

Aplicações, desafios no processamento de nanocompósitos de matriz metálica. Principais variáveis na produção de alguns nanocompósitos. Mecanismos de reforço.

Microfabricação: processos de fabrico à escala micro. Processos subtrativos, aditivos e replicativos. Materiais e Aplicações

Functional Materials: examples of materials and applications through the exhibition of projects. Fabrication of low electrical percolation threshold multi walled carbon nanotubes sensors using magnetic patterning.

Metal Injection Moulding: introduction, process (powders, binders, feedstocks, injection, debinding and sintering). Materials and applications. Powder Hot embossing: process (a research example).

Metal additive manufacturing: principles and processes.

Metal additive manufacturing: cases.

Machining chips as secondary raw materials; an Upcycling Approach.